Ford Escape: Returning the second row seats to upright position
1. Pull seatback up and into upright position making sure seatback locks into place and the red seat unlatched indicator on release paddle is not visible.
2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are exposed.
WARNING: Make sure safety belt buckle heads are through elastic holders on seat backs. Safety belt buckles may break if they are trapped underneath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down.
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, reinstall the head restraints, and pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
3. Unsnap the safety belt webbing from the quarter trim panel.
4. Remove the second row head restraint from underneath the front seat
and reinstall. See Second row adjustable head restraints in this
chapter.
Folding down second row seats
1. Remove the second row head restraint. See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter. Note: Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage. 2. Pull the ...To remove the second row cushion
1. Lift the yellow tab to release the hinges. 2. Pull the cushion to the outboard side of the vehicle. ...See also:
Mud-ruts
This program should be used for
crossing terrain that is muddy,
rutted, soft or uneven. HDC is
automatically selected with this program. ...
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and
switches
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches.
NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as
...
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important fluids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. ...